Sacagawea Dollar (United States)
Value:	1 U.S. dollar
Mass:	8.100 g
Diameter:	26.5 mm
Thickness:	2.00 mm
Edge:	Plain
Composition:	88.5% Cu 6% Zn 3.5% Mn 2% Ni
Years of Minting:	2000–present
Catalog Number:	-
Obverse
Design:	Sacagawea with child
Designer:	Glenna Goodacre
Design Date:	2000
Reverse
Design:	Eagle in flight
Designer:	Thomas D. Rogers
Design Date:	2000

The Sacagawea dollar, along with the Presidential Dollar series, is one of the two current United States dollar coins. This coin was first minted in 2000 and depicts the Shoshone woman Sacagawea, a member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, carrying her son Jean Baptiste Charbonneau. Artist Glenna Goodacre used a 22-year-old Shoshone woman named Randy'L He-dow Teton as the model for the young Sacagawea.^[1] The reverse side was designed by Thomas D. Rogers. ISO 4217 Code USD User(s) the United States, the British Indian Ocean Territory,[1] the British Virgin Islands, East Timor, Ecuador, El Salvador, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau, Panama, Turks and Caicos Islands, and the insular areas of the United States Inflation 2. ... BIC pen cap, about 1 gram. ... A millimetre (American spelling: millimeter), symbol mm is an SI unit of length that is equal to one thousandth of a metre. ... General Name, Symbol, Number copper, Cu, 29 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 11, 4, d Appearance metallic pinkish red Standard atomic weight 63. ... General Name, Symbol, Number zinc, Zn, 30 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 12, 4, d Appearance bluish pale gray Standard atomic weight 65. ... General Name, Symbol, Number manganese, Mn, 25 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 7, 4, d Appearance silvery metallic Standard atomic weight 54. ... General Name, Symbol, Number nickel, Ni, 28 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 10, 4, d Appearance lustrous, metallic and silvery with a gold tinge Standard atomic weight 58. ... 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... United States dollar coin (Sacagawea). ... Sacagawea (Sakakawea, Sacajawea, Sacajewea; see below) (c. ... Glenna Goodacre is an artist best known for having designed the Sacagawea Dollar that entered circulation in the United States in 2000. ... 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (900x881, 160 KB)The reverse of a United States dollar coin. ... Genera Several, see below. ... Thomas D. Rogers is the designer of the reverse side of the US Golden dollar coin, or Sacagawea Dollar. ... 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Presidential $1 Coin Program (Public Law 109-145; 119 Stat. ... Dollar coins have been minted in the United States in gold, silver and base metal versions. ... Shoshone around their tipi, probably taken around 1890 Shoshone Indians at Ft. ... Sacagawea (Sakakawea, Sacajawea, Sacajewea; see below) (c. ... Lewis and Clark The Lewis and Clark expedition (1804-1806) was the first United States overland expedition to the Pacific coast and back. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Glenna Goodacre is an artist best known for having designed the Sacagawea Dollar that entered circulation in the United States in 2000. ... RandyL He-dow Teton is the model used for the US golden dollar coin - the Sacagawea Dollar issued in 2000. ... Thomas D. Rogers is the designer of the reverse side of the US Golden dollar coin, or Sacagawea Dollar. ...

Originally, since there was no known portrait of Sacagawea, the committee that chose Sacagawea for the coin specified the figure as Liberty depicted as a Native American woman inspired by Sacagawea. This also helped sell the coin to committee members that preferred the traditional Liberty of older U.S. coins, especially since the Indian Head cent had also depicted Liberty as a Native American. However, the "Liberty" part of the concept faded during the design competition, as the most suitable designs (including Goodacre's winning design) focused on the story of Sacagawea. Liberty Leading the People by Eugène Delacroix, refers to the classical conception of the Goddess Liberty. ... Native Americans in the United States are the indigenous peoples from the regions of North America now encompassed by the continental United States, including parts of Alaska. ... The Indian Head one-cent coin was produced by the United States Mint from 1859 to 1909. ...

History

Sacagawea dollars began being minted in 2000 in accordance with the United States $1 Coin Act of 1997. These coins were made to replace the unpopular Susan B. Anthony dollar coins which were often confused with quarters because of their similar size, similar ridged edge, and identical color. To remedy this problem, Sacagawea dollars were given a smooth outside edge (similar to the Nickel) and distinctive gold color which made it the only gold-colored coin in the United States that was circulating at the time. Despite a major promotional blitz by the United States government, these coins failed to gain popularity with the general public, and mintages of the coins declined sharply after the first year, just as mintages of the Susan B. Anthony dollar had done 21 years earlier. The United States $1 Coin Act of 1997 was legislation passed by the United States Congress providing for a redesigned gold colored coin with a distinctive new rim. ... The Susan B. Anthony dollar is a United States coin minted between 1979 and 1981, and again in 1999. ... The quarter is 1/4th of a United States dollar or 25 cents. ... The United States five-cent coin, commonly called a nickel, is a unit of currency equaling one-twentieth, or five hundredths, of a United States dollar. ...

Although they were released for general circulation only in 2000, 2001, and 2006, Sacagawea dollars are still being minted on a small scale for collectors and are available in uncirculated coin rolls, Mint Sets, Proof Sets, and Special Westward Journey Sets from the United States Mint. The coins are widely available in New York City, where the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the state agency that runs the New York City Transit System subways and buses, uses the coin in their MetroCard Vending Machines for change up to six dollars. Seal of the U.S. Mint The United States Mint primarily produces circulating coinage for the United States to conduct its trade and commerce. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is a public benefit corporation responsible for public transportation in the State of New York. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... A Go North East bus parked in a lay-by in Tyne and Wear, England. ... Metrocard Vending Machine MetroCard Vending Machines (MVM) can be used to buy a MetroCard and check remaining fares on MetroCard. ... Alternate uses: Dollar (disambiguation) The dollar is the name of the official currency in several countries, dependencies and other regions (see list below). ...

Save the Greenback, an organization of Bureau of Engraving and Printing employees and paper and ink suppliers, lobbied against replacing the paper dollar with the dollar coin.^[2] Congress responded by including in the $1 Coin Act (Public Law 105-124) a provision that: Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... RandyL He-dow Teton is the model used for the US golden dollar coin - the Sacagawea Dollar issued in 2000. ... Save the Greenback is an organization of U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing employees and paper and ink suppliers opposed to phasing out the paper dollar[1]. The group formed to counter the influence of the Coin Coalition. ... the bomb. ...

Nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act shall be construed to evidence any intention to eliminate or to limit the printing or circulation of United States currency in the $1 denomination.^[3]

Nonetheless, nothing in that section (or in any other law) prohibits the Federal Reserve System from phasing out the paper dollar in the future.

In 2000, the General Accounting Office estimated that "the $1 coin's advantage would be $522.2 million per year, once fully implemented".^[4] The GAO noted that in order for a dollar coin to be successful, the $1 note would have to be eliminated; a reasonable transition period would be needed; the $1 coin would have to be well designed and readily distinguishable from other coins; an adequate public awareness campaign would be needed; and sustained administrative and congressional support would be necessary to withstand an initial negative public reaction to eliminating the $1 note. 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is the audit, evaluation, and investigative agency of the United States Congress. ...

James C. Benfield, executive director of the Coin Coalition, commented on the reasons for why the Sacagawea dollar never became widely circulated. He denied that it was due to the public hoarding the coins, noting that the public also collects large quantities of Statehood Quarters, yet Statehood Quarters remain in wide circulation. Benfield claimed that banks could not be faulted, since few people get coins from the bank, except for rolls of quarters to feed parking meters or coin-operated laundry machines. Moreover, he denied that it was due to public rejection of the Sacagawea, explaining, "The key players in the circulation of any denomination are the store managers of chain restaurants, drugstores, grocery stores and convenience stores. All coins, and $1 and $5 bills, begin circulating in the economy from the cash drawers of these establishments. If the store manager doesn't stock $1 coins in the morning, then you won't get them as change in the afternoon." The Coin Coalition is an organization supporting the elimination of pennies and dollar bills from U.S. currency. ... Obverse of redesigned quarter The 50 State Quarters program is the release of a series of commemorative coins by the United States Mint. ... A traditional style parking meter A parking meter is a device used to collect money in exchange for the right to park a vehicle in a particular place for a limited amount of time. ... A laundry machine can refer to: A washing machine or A dryer. ... A restaurant chain is a set of related restaurants, typically with the same name in many different locations either under shared corporate ownership (e. ... Pharmacy (from the Greek φάρμακον = drug) is the profession of compounding and dispensing medication. ... This Flagship Randalls store in Houston, Texas is an example of a supermarket. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Benfield also pinned down the root cause of the Sacagawea's failure: "The chief stumbling-block to the success of the 'golden dollar' is the continued presence of the $1 bill. The lesson demonstrated by our SBA experience, and learned by all countries that have introduced a high-denomination coin since 1979, is that the equivalent note must be removed from circulation. The only country not to learn that lesson is the United States."

Future

Though the Presidential $1 Coin Act of 2005 authorized a new dollar coin program featuring the Presidents of the United States, it also assures, for now, the future of the Sacagawea dollar. At least one-third of the dollar coins issued in each year of the program must be Sacagawea dollars.^[5]) Furthermore, the Sacagawea design is required to continue after the program ends. These requirements were added at the behest of the North Dakota congressional delegation to ensure that Sacagawea, whom North Dakotans consider to be one of their own, ultimately remains on the dollar coin. The Presidential $1 Coin Program (Public Law 109-145; 119 Stat. ... For the pop band, see Presidents of the United States of America. ... Official language(s) English Capital Bismarck Largest city Fargo Area  Ranked 19th  - Total 70,762 sq mi (183,272 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 340 miles (545 km)  - % water 2. ...

Federal Reserve officials have indicated to Congress that "if the Presidential $1 Coin Program does not stimulate substantial transactional demand for dollar coins, the requirement that the Mint nonetheless produce Sacagawea dollars would result in costs to the taxpayer without any offsetting benefits." In that event, the Federal Reserve indicates that it would "strongly recommend that Congress reassess the one-third requirement."^[6] Conversely, however, if the presidential coin program and other provisions of the Presidential $1 Coin Act (such as the requirement that Federal agencies and other entities under Federal jurisdiction accept dollar coins by 2008) do generate demand for dollar coins in circulation, the one-third requirement would likely lead to improved circulation for the Sacagawea dollar as well.

Truly "Golden" dollars

In 2001, Coin World reported the revelation (via a FOIA document request) that the Mint had struck 39 examples of the 2000 Sacagawea dollar in gold in June 1999 at the West Point Mint. The planchets came from specially prepared ¹⁄₂ oz. $25 American Gold Eagle Bullion Planchets. Why they were struck is not known; speculation is that this was an attempt by the mint to offer "Premium" collectibles in conjunction with the newly released Sacagawea dollar in 2000. Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... Coin World is an American weekly numismatic magazine. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with freedom of information legislation. ... A planchet is a round metal disk that is ready to be struck as a coin. ... The American Gold Eagle is the official bullion gold coin of the United States. ...

Twenty-seven were soon melted and the remaining 12 were on board Space Shuttle Columbia for the July 1999 STS-93 mission. Two examples then popped up at two separate events; one during a Private Congressional Dinner in August 1999, and another example at the Official First-Strike ceremonies in November. The coins remained at Mint Headquarters under lock and key until they were transferred in 2001 to Fort Knox. The strikes are considered to be illegal due to the Coinage regulations in place. Space Shuttle Columbia (NASA Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-102) was the first spaceworthy space shuttle in NASAs orbital fleet. ... STS-93 marked the 95th launch of the Space Shuttle, the 26th launch of Columbia, and the 21st night launch of a Space Shuttle. ... The U.S. Bullion Depository at Ft. ...

In 2007, the Mint announced^[7] it would for the first time publicly display the 12 space-flown gold dollars at the American Numismatic Association's World's Fair of Money in Milwaukee, WI. Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ...

See also

• United States dollar
• Gold coin
• Numismatic terminology
• Randy'L He-dow Teton

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References

• Edler, Joel and Harper, Dave U.S. Coin Digest Iola: Krause Publications, 2004
• Yeoman, R.S. A Guide Book of United States Coins Atlanta: Whitman Publishing, 2004.

Notes

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External links

• Sacagawea Dollar pictures
• United States Small Size Dollar Coins, 1979-Present
• United States Mint, Golden Dollar program